Special Registration for National Conference Ends Thursday, August 31st OCRA’s Ovarian Cancer National Conference returns virtually on November 1st – 3rd with important updates on research, care, and resources from top experts … Continued
Jill McGill, professional golfer and champion of the 2022 U.S. Senior Women’s Open, spoke to reporters at this year’s tournament about her personal connection to the ovarian cancer cause. “When … Continued
As we gear up for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, we are turning our attention to two OCRA Heroes who are harnessing the power of everyday technology to garner support for … Continued
A recent article from Stat News reports that as the United States continues to face a concerning shortage of vital chemotherapy drugs, ovarian cancer patients are among the hardest hit. … Continued
Dr. Benjamin Bitler of the University of Colorado is a 2022 recipient of OCRA’s Collaborative Research Development Grant. His OCRA-funded project, which is expanding on findings from the Ovarian Cancer Research … Continued
In a profile with Westfair Business Journal, OCRA’s President & CEO Audra Moran speaks about her background, the direction of ovarian cancer research and prevention, and how OCRA’s programs are … Continued
September is the official month for Ovarian Cancer Awareness. Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month is our time to spread the word about risk and prevention, rally for more scientific research, and … Continued
No, a Pap smear does not test for ovarian cancer; it screens for cervical cancer. In fact, no reliable screening or early detection tests exist for ovarian cancer. What is … Continued
OCRA-Funded Study Targets Immunotherapy OCRA grantees and their Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center colleagues published results from an exciting study detailing a new approach to adoptive T-cell therapy that may help improve immunotherapy … Continued
A recent study from Cancer Nursing has shed more light on the profound impact gynecologic cancer has on survivors, even after treatment. In particular, the study highlighted the prevalence of … Continued
Dr. Chi Lam Au Yeung of the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is a 2022 recipient of OCRA’s Early Career Investigator Grant. Her OCRA-funded project is focused on … Continued
Two groups of golf aficionados are stirring up some playful competition this summer to raise funds for a serious cause: ovarian cancer research. And though their charity tournaments are separate … Continued
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